Princeton University’s
Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy and International Affairs
Junior Summer Institute
BLI's partnership with Princeton University allows NMHU students to attend the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute with a full scholarship. Students nominated by NMHU and accepted by Princeton participate in a seven-week institute focused on developing critical public policy skills. Rodrigo Blanco Rojas participated in the 2009 Junior Summer Institute.
Leadership and Policy Opportunities
Leadership Fellows Program
The Ben Luján Leadership Fellows Program is a MA Program in Education Leadership that prepares participants to be leaders in all level of educational organizations. Participants take courses in selected subects such as school reform, systems thinking, instructional leadership and educational vision with an emphasis on cultural competence as it relates to the unique needs of New Mexico school communities. We are currently accepting applications.
ATHGO Youth Forum
The Center supports students to attend the Alliance to Harness Global Opportunities' (ATHGO) youth-focused forums. The forums are exceedingly interactive, educational experiences that introduce students to local and global issues. Four NMHU students attended the 2009 ATHGO Forum at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Applications for the December 2010 Youth Forum are not yet available.
Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
The Center's partnership with Princeton University allows NMHU students to attend the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute with a full scholarship. Students nominated by NMHU and
accepted by Princeton participate in a seven-week institute focused on developing critical public policy skills. Rodrigo Blanco Rojas represented NMHU in 2009. Applications for the next Institute are not yet available
Service Learning Projects
NMHU students can apply for support to conduct service learning projects that contribute to communities and develop important skills. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are not yet available.
Summer Internships
NMHU students can apply for support to participate in meaningful summer internship projects that contribute to communities and assists students in developing professional experience. Applications for the summer of 2010 are not yet available.
Research Projects
NMHU students can apply for support to conduct research projects with potential policy implications for New Mexico. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are not yet available.
Legislative Internships
NMHU students can apply for support to intern in the New Mexico Legislature. The opportunity may include meeting with student’s legislator, relevant committee members, and issue advocates, as well as observing hearings and participating in other activities. Applications for the next legislative session are not yet available.
